Moss Adams Alternatives: Compare the Current Baker Tilly Offering
By AE Tax Advisors ยท Published 2026-09-28
Updated November 8, 2026.
Moss Adams and Baker Tilly have combined and operate under the Baker Tilly name. If you are searching for Moss Adams alternatives, start by confirming the current Baker Tilly team and proposal rather than comparing against an outdated description of a separate firm.
This page is published by AE Tax Advisors, one of the alternatives. It is a commercial comparison, not an independent ranking or a firsthand customer review.
First compare the current engagement
Baker Tilly's combination announcement describes expanded tax, assurance and advisory capabilities. Your actual service, responsible professionals, timetable and fees depend on the engagement you are offered. A former Moss Adams relationship does not establish the terms of a new proposal.
Build a shortlist around the work
- Baker Tilly: ask how the combined firm would staff and deliver your current scope.
- AE Tax Advisors: consider a proposal for business-owner and real-estate tax planning, with returns and specialist work separately scoped.
- Aprio, Cherry Bekaert or KPMG: potential firms to include when seeking additional proposals; verify the relevant team's services and fit directly.
This list does not assign a winner or assume equivalent services. An assurance engagement, cross-border project and individual owner tax plan are different purchases.
Compare written work plans
Give each candidate the same entity list, jurisdictions, transaction dates and requested deliverables. Ask who performs the work, who reviews it, which professional signs a return, and how existing accountants or lawyers are involved.
Request a total fee for the same period, including project changes, filings, specialist work and any renewal. Do not substitute a generic industry hourly estimate for a verified quote from the firm.
When to retain the current provider
A change of firm is not automatically beneficial. If the current team has the expertise, scope and capacity your situation requires, clarify the engagement before assuming that a smaller or larger provider will improve the result.
For AE's side of the decision, review published AE pricing and the Moss Adams/Baker Tilly versus AE scope comparison. Book a scope discussion with AE when you can describe the work you want quoted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Moss Adams still operate as a separate firm?
The current Baker Tilly announcement says the firms are operating together under the Baker Tilly name. Confirm the team and engagement directly.
Is AE a substitute for every large-firm engagement?
No. Compare the specific assurance, tax, advisory and transaction services needed.
Can I compare firms using an estimated hourly rate?
A generic budget is not a verified firm quote. Compare written proposals for the same scope.
Sources and update notes
Source references and the changes described in this guide were checked November 8, 2026. Published by AE Tax Advisors; see our editorial policy. Examples are illustrative and require review of your records before filing.